Scayles - Scayles Music was born sometime in the last century amid second-hand mandolins, brass, woodwind and antique fishing tackle. Here, the kind, knowledgeable and helpful staff will astound and amaze as they guide you through the immense amount of stuff they have in stock.

Scottish Book Trust - The leading agency for the promotion of literature in Scotland, developing innovative projects to encourage adults and children to read, write and be inspired by books.

Scottish Pamphlet Poetry An annual prize in memory of the publisher Callum Macdonald to support pamphlet poetry publishing.

The Scottish Poetry Library The Scottish Poetry Library is the place for poetry in Scotland, for the regular reader, the serious student or the casual browser.All resources, advice and information are readily accessible, free of charge. We also have collections for the visually impaired.

Tessa Ransford Widely published poet and former director of the Scottish Poetry Library.

The Belonging Project a group aiming to develop empathy and celebrate diversity with migrant peoples in our society through workshops and events.

GREAT VENUES

Elm House - the home of composer and producer, Ben Seal and a great venue for a house concert!

Glenuig Hall - first opened in 1995 and home to a lot of great parties and gigs.

Heriot Toun Studio of course! Nominated for Venue of the Year at the Scottish Trad Awards, we were chuffed to be valued in this way!

INSPIRING PLACES:

Bed with a View: In the heart of historic Edinburgh a studio apartment with a back door onto the Royal Mile and front step onto The Mound. It's owned by the booky artist Rachel Hazel and it's for rent.

Iona hostel - Tranquility, sanctuary and friendliness, tucked in amongst rocky outcrops and flower meadows, Iona Hostel looks out to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles. Great mutton and wool products from Hebridean sheep. And of one the best places we know of to go for inspiration!

Alternative boat hire - If you want to sail around the west coast of Scotland on a beautiful boat with a great guy to guide you - look no further. Based on the beautiful Iona.

Alex Smith of Inchcape Marine Services will take take you to Bell Rock Lighthouse! Boats from Arbroath harbour and you can also buy some fine smokies while you're there. 07752 470 621

9 East Bay - A beautiful bed and breakfast right on the shores of the Forth in the lovely wee village of North Queensferry - and literally a short stone's throw from the water. Best views on the Forth, great breakfasts and a warm welcome - and it's also close to the train station so you don't need to take your car into Edinburgh. Contact Molly on 01383 410 301 or email on the link above.

VISUAL ARTS

Art North: An exciting and much needed new quarterly magazine celebrating and connecting the visual arts of Scotland and the far north. Out in the spring of 2019 but you can access it online now.

The Pier Arts Centre Orkney arts centre housing an important collection of British art. Extended by Reiach and hall in 2007

Robin Gillanders - Edinburgh photographer, works primarily in B&W, in film formats from 35mm to 10x8.

Sleeper White cube space in the office basement of Reiach and Hall Architects.

THE FOLK WHO HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN:

Reiach and Hall Architects: Designers of two fine studios in the Borders and a multitude of other award winning buildings throughout Scotland. Also host to Sleeper , a white space in the basement of the office showing fresh contemporary art.

Sally Ruel Architect - Our local architect based in Heriot! (But happy to work throughout Scotland) Sally Ruel established her practice in June 1996. Using a breadth of experience and skills she offers a range of architectural services spanning all project stages from feasibility studies to building design and contract administration for projects in the housing, community, commercial and leisure sectors. She can also advise on the appointment of other building professionals to make a complete design team.

Quercus Rural Building Design - An Architect led design and build, or design only service, for a range of buildings in the Rural Sector. Sister company to Sally Ruel Architects.

Funktioncreep - Scotland's award winning visual productions team - and helpful folk to us here at the studio!

The Belonging Project a group aiming to develop empathy and celebrate diversity with migrant peoples in our society through workshops and event.

CRAFTS:

Lindean Mill Glass - Established since 1978 in the Scottish Borders, they are pioneers of the studio glass movement in Scotland. This thriving glass studio has an international reputation and is renowned for beautifully-designed contemporary glassware.

Gracie J - Designs jewellery made from handcrafted glass and ceramic beads dipped in pure silver, copper and gold - local and lovely!